Astrophyllite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
  
4.014
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Astrophyllite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula
While comparing Astrophyllite and Plumbogummite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Astrophyllite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Astrophyllite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.